August 30, 2012 / Front Page

Renewable energy, affordable housing and Fort Getty were among the biggest concerns presented to eight of the nine Democratic Town Council candidates during a light-hearted forum Monday night at the library. More...

The Jamestown Community Theatre would like to thank the Jamestown Arts Center for hosting our presentation of the Elderly Brothers on Sunday afternoon. It was gratifying to see two art organizations getting together to present an event. More...

The Jamestown Press accepts letters to the editor. Submissions should be sent to news@jamestownpress by 3 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication. All letters should include your name, address and phone number. More...

School began Wednesday after a labor strike halted the first day of classes Tuesday for North Kingstown public schools after school officials and union representatives failed to reach an agreement Monday night. The strike affected 188 Jamestown More...

On Saturday night at approximately 9 p.m. motorists coming from North Kingstown noticed some unusual activity on the Jamestown Bridge. A car in front of them had stopped on the eastbound side of the bridge. More...

Jamestown will have safer designated walking routes for students going to and from the schools by the end of the 2013 summer, after the School Committee unanimously approved the design plans at its Aug. 23 meeting. More...

The Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the home of the Salk family at 20 Seaview Ave. Sailboats, kayaks and paddleboards will be available for attendees to enjoy. More...

The annual Jamestown Seaside Family Cruise will take place at Fort Getty on Sunday, Sept. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration ends at noon. All classic, custom and antique vehicles are invited to join. More...

The Jamestown PTO will hold a golf tournament and fundraiser at the Jamestown Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 29. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m., and lunch and raffles will follow at 11:30 a.m. More...